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Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Cocoa Beach
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
The Space Coast's flagship beach — 5 miles of Atlantic sand within sight of Kennedy Space Center rocket launches. The Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop define the local identity. Surfable, family-friendly, and the place to watch a SpaceX launch from the water.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 80°F water · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 1:32pm edt until june 4 at 8:00am edt by nws melbourne fl
63 /100
good
52 Swim
70 Sunbathe
81 Walk
32 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.2 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 1:32PM EDT until June 4 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts around 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
NE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
10:53 PM
3.6 ft · in 1.4h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
11s · ENE swell
Water Quality
Clean
64 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ747)
The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:38 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:25 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 4:13 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:53 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
85°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny
8%
85
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots near the Pier; metered street parking on A1A.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cocoa Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cocoa Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Cocoa Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).
Is there an entry fee at Cocoa Beach?
Entry to Cocoa Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Cocoa Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cocoa Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Cocoa Beach?
Amenities at Cocoa Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, surf shop.
When is the water warmest at Cocoa Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Cocoa Beach located?
Cocoa Beach is in Brevard County, FL, at 401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS